2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 1969 Riley 4
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Riley 4 would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (401 HP) has 334 more horse power than 1969 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 1969 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Riley 4 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet SSR.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet SSR | 1969 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Riley |
| Model | SSR | 4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 45 L |
